by Irish Referral Agency | Feb 29, 2024 | News
Prescription drug abuse and misuse are growing public health problems that affect people of all ages, especially senior citizens. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 50% of people between the ages of 57 to 85 take more than five medications or...
by Irish Referral Agency | Feb 20, 2024 | News
Fingernails are not just decoration or tools for picking splinters. They can also reveal a lot about an individual’s health, especially as he or she gets older. Changes in the color, shape, texture, or growth of nails can indicate various medical conditions, some of...
by Irish Referral Agency | Feb 10, 2024 | News
Today, many seniors take anticoagulants which keep blood “thin” thus preventing clots that may lead to coronary artery disease, deep vein thrombosis, a stroke or a heart attack or complications following some surgeries. In reality, anti-coagulants do not actually...
by Irish Referral Agency | Jan 30, 2024 | News
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral changes that interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s disease has no cure, and the available treatments can only slow...
by Irish Referral Agency | Jan 20, 2024 | News
Probiotics are a type of dietary fiber that feeds the beneficial bacteria in your gut. These bacteria, also known as prebiotics, play a vital role in your health, especially as you age. They help digest your food, produce vitamins and hormones, regulate your immune...
by Irish Referral Agency | Jan 10, 2024 | News
Elder Orphans are those individuals who are widowed or not married, live alone and have no family (or none they can count on.) They are going through the last years of their lives on their own. Everything can be just fine until something like declining health happens...